Someone sent me this text.
(Your husband is having an affair with someone on your team.)
I wanted to put it behind us.
I really did.
But that only made me more curious.
I want to know.
I need to know about the woman...
you had the affair with.
Who sent this?
That I don't know.
It was sent via the web under a random calling number...
from my computer no less.
I tried to consider it as a prank and forget about it.
But I couldn't.
I guess I'm just like any other woman.
Initially,
I thought about pretending to understand your honest mistake,
pretending how my pride wasn't trampled on,
and pretending to be generous enough to forgive you.
It's what I wanted to do at first.
I think every day...
"He probably..."
"held her hand with his hand."
"He probably caressed her face."
"Did he whisper..."
"that he loves her while he touched her?"
Those thoughts drive me crazy.
I tell myself to stop,
but I can't.
Every day, I live in endless torment.
First, I'm angry at you for cheating on me,
but then I'm wrapped in these awful thoughts.
"Was it my fault?"
"Did I drive him away somehow?"
"Am I the problem?"
- Jung Sun... - I'm done being delusional.
It's why I must know.
Whatever the truth is,
whatever disaster it leads to, I must know.
You're not doing me any favors by keeping silent.
You're not afraid of hurting me.
You're afraid of what you might lose.
Is it her you wish to protect?
Are you really having an affair?
- No... - Then why?
Why won't you tell me?
You always fall silent at times like this.
If only you knew how irritating that is.
You were like this back then too.
Did you know that I actually...
wanted you to yell at me back then?
I would've felt more relieved that way.
I'll be staying at a hotel for the time being.
Call me when you're ready to talk.
Jung Sun.
Don't even think about avoiding the issue.
I won't go down without a fight.
I'll leave instead.
I'll leave,
so you can stay.
(Episode 7: The Calm Before the Storm)
This is good. This place will become a hit.
Exactly.
Experiencing everything will help our career move forward.
So you should check out whatever that is in trend,
like this place.
Yes.
You can't help it. It takes money...
to create your taste.
Why aren't you eating much?
I don't have much appetite.
But you're eating such great food.
Right, have you heard?
Mr. Jung's wife said she'll sue the company...
because it's illegal to fire him over an affair.
That's unbelievable. Really?
His wife isn't just an ordinary woman.
I can kind of understand why Mr. Jung did that.
It's not that easy to live with a wife like her.
She probably needed him to make a living.
She's a victim, after all.
Right.
No matter what the reason is, you can't justify an affair.
Isn't that so?
It's what breaks a family apart in the end.
Yes, you're right. It's wrong.
I guess everyone has a different idea nowadays.
Oh, I've been...
What's your take, Yu Ri?
It's wrong.
What is this? What's with the vibe?
Gosh, I shouldn't have said that in front of a married woman.
It's because I'm a divorcee. I'm sorry.
All right, let's just enjoy our delicious food.
And that concludes Myungil's plans to have Tifone join our store.
We try to convey the same message with the identity of our brand...
even for our worldwide shops.
If this is all you have to offer,
we'll have to think about it.
Of course, our plans can always be adjusted...
according to the needs of the headquarters.
The size of the shops that Sung Un is offering is...
about two-thirds of what Myungil has.
In order to convey Tifone's brand identity...
as a brand that offers casual high-end jewelry,
we put your shop in the middle...
of luxury clothing brands, not the jewelry floor.
Although the shop is smaller,
it's much more approachable because it's right in the center.
And because it's situated between the best-selling brands,
it'll give customers the impression that it's the key brand.
This is a rather exceptional decision...
that our department store has made as well.
Tifone's chairman isn't just an ordinary man.
I have no idea what he's thinking.
We have to have him sign the papers for us to take a step further.
Report back to me as soon as you hear from him.
Yes, sir.
Oh, and...
how's my order coming along?
It'll be over soon.
I see.
What are you thinking so hard about?
Park Sung Jun of the VIP Management Team.
This is Leah of Tifone.
Can we meet?
This is a depiction of destruction, yet it's so beautiful.
The artist must know...
that it's more enticing for us...
to want and be destroyed...
than to not want at all.
We finished making your payment for the pieces you wanted.
We'll deliver to this address below.
Thanks to you, I'll be able to keep this in my living room.
About the contract...
Take it.
Please excuse me for a moment.
Yes, Chairman.
Pardon?
Yes, I see.
Thank you.
Was that Daniel?
Yes.
Did he decide to go with Sung Un?
Yes.
Congratulations.
I'll just keep this, though.
I'm sure it's money not kept on the records.
Don't be so sour. I got some from Myungil too.
Oh, and I have nothing to do with Tifone as of now.
Your bidding will be revoked...
if anyone finds out that you lobbied to me.
It's better for both of us to keep things quiet, right?
I believe you spent a long time with the chairman.
You meet one day, then you part ways the next.
Now that we're breaking up,
I can't leave the relationship empty-handed.
Don't you feel bad...
for the chairman?
It's funny to see you...
act like you're so kind when you're here to bribe me.
Wouldn't it be easier for him to blame me...
if I was a complete jerk, not someone who's half-good?
To the airport, please.
You know what?
I got to this place today...
because you told me that I shine brightly like a jewel...
when I was just a nobody.
I knew it already.
I knew that you didn't love me any longer.
It was just too easy to tell.
But still, I was fine.
Because I loved you.
I'm fine,
but I can't destroy Tifone because of my emotions.
Many of the board members are already on my side.
You won't be able to beat me.
No.
I am much stronger than...
you think.
And I can become even stronger if I must protect...
something precious.
Leah.
You're fired.
(Sung Un Department Store and Tifone MOU Signing)
(MOU Signing)
We'll take a photo with the board as well.
It's a pity.
I'd have liked to stay another day if I'd had the time.
I'm glad your stay in Korea was pleasurable.
It's my wedding ring.
She's on your team, right?
Yes. How did you know?
Thank you.
Have a safe flight.
It's been a long time.
How are you doing?
(100,000 dollars)
The vice president wants to end the relationship.
Did he meet someone else?
What happens if I refuse to break up?
Your colleagues...
believe you're in an ordinary relationship.
If they were to find out you had an affair,
they'd be very shocked.
I don't care.
Wouldn't it be best if your parents don't know?
(Confidentiality Agreement)
That confidentiality agreement states you will not tell anyone...
of your relationship.
It's best for you too...
to call it quits now.
(Confidentiality Agreement)
Good job.
You did me a favor. Now all that's left is to rise up.
It's time to accomplish something truly great.
Yes, sir.
(My other half)
I'll shoot from over there.
You can't beat me.
I'm going to run away.
Let's battle!
What? Still?
Never mind.
What kind of reaction is that?
It's a bit weird...
to leave for that long unless there's another reason.
Another reason?
- Like there's another guy. - What did you just say?
It's just an example.
Is that what you think of Mi Na?
Watch your language.
Byung Hoon.
Don't get too relaxed.
Aren't you being too trusting when you don't know where she is?
You could end up like me.
You never know what'll happen.
I'm sorry.
Share this with Seo Jun.
Did you feed the kids?
Yes. Where are you?
I'm out.
Out where?
- Why do you care? - Where are you?
What's going on? Are you interrogating me?
No. How about we come to where you are?
- What? - Well,
I should know where you live.
What if you pass out and die on your own?
As if the kids would understand if we were to...
meet in Seoul when I said I'm out of town.
- Then how about I... - Ms. Song Mi Na?
I have to go. Talk later.
Have you made up your mind?
Yes.
And your husband?
The baby doesn't have a father.
The sooner the better.
Okay. The nurse will help you schedule the surgery.
Okay.
Mister, how farther up is it?
We're almost there. It's right here.
(Byung Young Supermarket)
It's not this rooftop room, is it?
It's a nice place.
You can't find a place like this with your budget.
It's the real estate agent.
We're here to look at the property.
You're here.
The house brings good energy.
It helped this young lady since she's now moving...
to a fancier apartment.
You won't find a better place.
I see.
I see you're moving out.
Yes.
What do you think? Good, right?
I'd like to keep my options open.
Sure thing.
Bye.
(Tifone Exhibit VIP Invitation List)
It's the VIP invitation list for the Tifone exhibit.
Memorize their faces, their names,
family members, and personal details.
Just memorize the whole file.
Yes, ma'am.
Starting today, we'll be meeting with outsourcing companies.
Mi Na, Sang Woo, you're with me.
- Yu Ri, you're with Chief Lee. - Yes, ma'am.
And so the war begins.
Hello. Hi, everyone.
Hi, how have you been?
- Good morning. - Mr. Cha, what brings you by?
The Tifone exhibit will be...
a special feature in this month's company newsletter.
My boss ordered me to get the inside scoop...
starting with the preparations.
Even though I get annoying, I hope you won't hold it against me.
I'm just trying to do my job.
Yu Ri?
I thank you in advance for letting me tag along.
You had better stay frosty...
or the hyenas will come for you.
I am Lee Myung Woo of Dongil.
I'm Park Ji Hwan from Ilhoon.
I'm Song Il Yang from Airy.
I'm Kim Tae Woo from Gardener.
As you all know, your presentation will help us decide...
who we'll hire as our valet company.
Let's begin.
We'll start with Dongil.
Could the others wait in the next room?
Hold a sharper gaze.
Today, consider yourself a judge.
Our department store is in need of innovation.
Young and trendy employees like Director Park...
will help us follow the trend.
His jumping rungs on the ladder...
will only bring a sense of deprivation to other employees.
A company is an organism.
Transitioning and adjusting is how companies work.
Mr. Park already proved himself worthy.
His promotion doesn't seem implausible to me.
We'll discuss this matter further...
at our next meeting.
To those in the corporate world,
promotions are everything.
It must be dealt with caution.
Right? That's exactly what I mean, Father.
However, Father, the trend...
Getting whisked away by the trend...
will only make us lose our way.
There's a reason why all companies have their own traditions.
I'll sit on this one.
If I think he's worthy enough,
I'll promote him myself even without your recommendation.
Yes, Father.
Sir, is it over?
Yes.
That geezer.
He's still living in the 20th century.
Do wonders with the Tifone exhibit.
We'll have to show your worth with numbers.
Someone sent me this text.
This is Kim Dong Woo of the IT Department.
This is Park Sung Jun of the VIP Management Team.
Director Park, how can I help you?
I have a favor to ask.
It's you who's asking, so consider it done.
Could I get the entry log...
for the front gate on October 7 after 8pm?
- The front gate entry log? - Yes.
I normally need an official form to release this information.
It's why I called you personally.
I can't share the details, but it concerns our work.
Right. That much I can help you with.
Thank you.
- Mr. Lee. - Yes?
(Front gate entry log for October 7 after 8pm)
Get this list to Park Sung Jun of the VIP Management Team.
Don't send him a file online. Get a printed version to him.
Yes, sir.
I'd like five main dishes for the guests to choose from.
Most importantly,
I'd like to have Chef Michael...
as our head chef.
We're inviting some of the most exclusive clients.
As you know, Chef Michael only cooks for events he chooses.
I'll at least set up a meeting for you.
Sure, thank you.
I've selected a few wine options, so go ahead and have a taste.
Yes?
Ms. Na, I'm sorry.
I may have made a huge mistake.
What?
I'm on my way, so start by retracing your steps.
Mi Na, I have to head back,
so I'll leave you to contact Chef Michael.
Sure.
We'll look over the terms and contact you shortly.
Thank you.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
Great job today.
How does it feel to be the one in power?
What?
We're the underdog to our VIP customers,
but we're the ones with power when we deal with those companies.
Isn't life funny?
You're the underdog here, but you're the one in power there.
It goes round and round.
It's not bad to enjoy it a little,
but don't let it get a hold of you.
I found out in my life that nothing is for free.
You can't find it?
You know that...
once the original goes missing, the president has to sign it again.
Yes.
Forget about our side.
What about Tifone's signature?
You have to find it.
Yes.
Are you sure you never let go of the document while you were...
coming and going from the Business Strategy Team?
Well...
Oh, I met Ms. Lee of the Product Team in the elevator.
Her box looked really heavy, so I offered to help.
Did I...
put it on top of the box at that time?
Forget it.
It sounds like you want me to pamper some rich people.
I'm not interested.
- It's not like that, but... - I'm very busy. Please excuse me.
I'm sorry.
We cannot do anything about the chef's decision.
I'm back.
What about Chef Michael? Did he accept our offer?
I heard that he was very particular.
Was he the most wanted chef?
Yes, he's the hottest guy among our VIP customers.
People jokingly say that even the President must wait a month...
before he gets a taste of his food.
He's unequaled.
I'll do my best to persuade him again.
Please leave it to me.
All right, then.
(On Yu Ri, Song Mi Na, Lee Hyun A, Park Sung Jun)
I'm not here to see you. I'm here to see Mr. Park.
- You're here. - Hello.
My director asked me to hand this to you.
Thank you, Mr. Lee.
Sure, goodbye.
This is On Yu Ri of the VIP Management Team.
Hello, I'm CEO Kim Tae Woo of Gardener. We met earlier today.
Yes, Mr. Kim.
Why do you want to see me?
I don't think that's possible.
Yes, I'm sorry.
I took it with me when I left.
At least we narrowed down our suspects.
Go search the entire ninth floor, even if you must ask everyone there.
Yes.
Excuse me,
may I check the footage from October 7?
After 8pm.
October 7?
Yes, it's for work.
Your team's director...
already took the footage of that day.
What?
Aren't you in the VIP Management Team?
- I am. - Just now,
Mr. Park Sung Jun took the file.
I see. All right.
Ms. Na, I found it.
I left it deep inside of my drawer...
to keep it safe,
but it went over the top and behind the drawer.
I see. I'm glad.
Go give it to Mr. Park.
Yes.
I'm not sure if you'll like it.
Do you like wine?
Yes, somewhat.
I'm glad.
I came here...
because I thought I should make myself clear.
I think there is a misunderstanding.
There's nothing I can do for you even if you do this to me.
We didn't make it through the bidding.
Ms. Lee gave us a call today right away.
So you don't have to worry and think this is bribery.
Then why?
I want to keep a great relationship with you.
We didn't make it through this bidding,
but we'll always have another chance.
At that time, you may be the decisionmaker,
so it's a sort of long-term investment.
Don't feel any pressure today.
Think of this as having a casual drink...
at a casual meeting.
Really?
Yes.
It seems like time just flew by while talking to you.
We seem to communicate very well.
Wouldn't it be much better for you to work with a company like that?
It's not like you sealed the deal yet.
Why don't you have another talk with Ms. Lee?
You should try to assert your opinion.
That way, you can establish your position at work.
Like I told you before,
if you called me to ask for favors, I wouldn't have come.
Well, I just figured I'd ask you. That's all.
You said you wanted to keep a great relationship with me.
In that case, you failed.
I must have looked so naive that I would fall...
for a glass of wine.
No, that's not what I thought.
Of course, if we make it, we will compensate you.
You're making...
yet another mistake.
Let's just say that we had a casual drink today.
If you go take it any further, it'll be quite unpleasant.
Goodbye.
Wait.
Yu Ri.
At that time, you may be the decisionmaker,
so it's a sort of long-term investment.
(My other half)
Jung Sun...
has already been hurt more than she deserves.
If she were to find out it was you,
the wound will last forever.
I can't let that happen.
This is...
the end for me.
I won't go back.
So...
finish it on your end too.
Please.
(Hospital Receipt)
I'll head out then.
I need you to be a friend today.
(Your husband is having an affair with someone on your team.)
It was sent from your computer?
You don't know who sent it?
No.
But I think Sung Jun checked.
He took the security footage from the night that was sent.
Word could spread,
so maybe he checked...
to find out who sent it.
But then would he...
go that far if this weren't true?
Do you really want to know?
If you'll stay married, nothing good will come from knowing.
Whatever it is.
I thought the same.
But I must know...
if I'm to figure out if I can...
forgive him or not.
I can't live in fear of the truth for the rest of my life.
Are you sure...
you won't regret it?
Then find out.
If you'll go on suspecting, wouldn't it be best to...
do whatever it takes to find out?
Only if you must really know.
Hang on. Chef.
We're preparing lunch so I only have five minutes.
Okay.
When Jung Soon Ok's husband passed a year ago and couldn't eat,
your food helped her regain energy.
Lee Na Young had anorexia...
and eating your food made her regain her appetite.
What are you doing?
I'm saying that you're not just pampering some rich people.
All these people...
just like and appreciate your food.
We came to you because of these clients.
Can't you please reconsider?
Why do you try so hard?
This work is important to me.
My promotion is at stake.
That's why I need this project to succeed and for it to succeed,
I need the clients to be satisfied.
If it's 100 portions,
I can't prepare more than three main dishes. Is that okay?
Yes. We can negotiate the details.
I'll send you a course menu. Leave a business card.
Thank you.
Just in case you misunderstand,
I'm not accepting because of your made-up sob story.
It's because you look so desperate.
And you reminded me of my past.
I got sentimental which isn't at all like me.
I'd have refused if you said some nonsense like...
"You're not doing it for free"...
or "Satisfying clients is enough for me".
But you said it's for you.
I like the honesty.
Thank you.
I must prepare lunch.
Right.
Chief. Chef Michael is on board.
- He'll do it? - Yes.
You pulled it off.
Tell the director yourself.
You scored big. You should show off.
Okay.
Good job.
You did well, Mi Na.
Thanks.
(Byung Hoon)
Let's talk after work.
How much longer must I wait?
You asked me to...
hold onto you just once.
This time, can't you hold onto me?
I've been thinking.
Because we pretended it was okay then,
that's why it festered now.
I don't want to make the same mistake again.
It's the only way we can stay together now.
Did something happen at home?
Are you even curious?
Fine.
At first, I thought your reasons were justifiable.
You worked too much and too hard all by yourself.
You're ambitious and passionate when it comes to your work,
so of course, you're upset about losing out on promotions...
because you had to raise our kids.
It's why I understood you taking a break.
Now I'm telling you that I'll do better.
I've learned my lesson.
But still, you're saying you won't come back.
I honestly don't know what to think anymore.
A friend even suggested...
that you were having an affair.
I know it doesn't make any sense,
but then again, maybe it isn't that far-fetched.
This situation itself doesn't make any sense either.
I honestly don't know...
what's going on anymore.
I'm sorry.
Just...
Just be a little more patient with me.
(Web Messenger)
(Number of messages left: 3)
(I know about the man you're seeing.)
(If you don't want your colleagues to know,)
(meet me in the office at 10pm.)
(Send message)
(I know about the man you're seeing.)
(If you don't want your colleagues to know,)
(meet me in the office at 10pm.)
(I know about the man you're seeing.)
(If you don't want your colleagues to know,)
(meet me in the office at 10pm.)
(Your message request has been processed.)
(Number of messages sent: 2)
(VIP)
(I know about the man you're seeing.)
(Meet me in the office at 10pm.)
Pull her hair or something. That's probably more human.
Any plans for a younger sibling for Seo Jun?
No way. I'd have to be crazy.
Chairwoman Lee of Hanjeong Group wishes to bid anonymously?
We're more than just acquaintances,
but I see our colleagues don't know that yet.
Make sure my wife doesn't spot her today.
How can I know if you won't tell me?
I will. I'll tell you everything after today's event.